About Me.
Zee Bialik is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and musician from Montclair, New Jersey. They are currently attending Pratt Institute to study Industrial Design.
In their personal art, Zee often explores a synesthetic relationship between sound and visuals. They enjoy creating art based on music- or music based on art.
In their teaching, Zee aims to make bookbinding accessible and enjoyable to people of all backgrounds. At Buck's Rock, a non-profit arts program, Zee is able to teach bookbinding to people of various backgrounds and create a space for queer and neurodivergent children to thrive.
Work History
Buck's Rock Creative and Performing Arts Camp
Manager of Bookbinding Studio
Summer 2023
-Managed team of staff as well as inventory and ordering for the studio.
-Created schedules and course plans.
-Continued work as a bookbinding instructor, as described below.
Bookbinding Instructor
Summers 2021-2022
-Guided students in self-led projects in bookbinding, papermaking, and collaging in a montessori setting.
-Adapted programs and projects to fit the needs of various students aged 10-17.
-Cultivated an enjoyable and safe environment to foster personal growth and exploration for students.
-Worked within a team to teach various methods of craftsmanship.
-Maintained the organization and cleanliness of the studio.
-Created video teaching content for online programming during covid shutdowns.
Junior Comedy Instructor
Summers 2017-2019
-Apprenticed instructors in sketch, improv, and standup comedy.
-Co-directed and co-led daily sketch and improv comedy rehearsals.
-Co-organized major sketch comedy shows twice per summer.
Pratt Institute Foundation Woodshop and Plastershop
Studio Monitor
September 2021 - May 2022
-Stocked and lent out tools to students.
-Aided in studio setup, cleanup, and maintenance.